Welcome to The Punch Bowl

You will find The Punch Bowl in Stonegate York within a short stroll of York Minster, Blake Street and St Helens Square - however you won't find another like it.

Step in to discover a traditional pub of unique character, revered for its eclectic range of real ales and its quality pub food, which are served, as they should be, with a generous measure of famous British hospitality.

A fascinating past

Said to be haunted, The Punch Bowl has been a pub for over four centuries, or perhaps we should say pubs, as we have suffered two major fires. We have a historical connection with the Whig Party from the 17th Century. Punch was the preferred drink of the Whigs, whilst the Tories liked their claret. Any pub displaying a punch bowl sign was therefore declaring its political allegiance.

The best restaurant in Stonegate York?

If you're in search of a pub that offers the very best pub food in Stonegate York then look no further than The Punch Bowl. Our dining rooms are a destination in their own right offering a perfect setting for formal and relaxed dining.

If you would rather grab a quick bar snack then you are equally welcome to enjoy anything from our inspirational menu in our pub. Wherever you choose to enjoy your food you'll be able to compliment it with a great cask ale or a glass of fine wine.